Students have changed.
Learning has changed.
Teaching has changed.
How can you inspire and motivate your students?
One powerful way is through an author visit.
“Thanks for a great author visit today! The kids are all writing books now.”
— R.V. 2nd grade teacher
“I’ve never seen those two students so eager to read. I have to take a picture.”
— L. M., Librarian
Invite a real writer into your classroom—virtually or in person—and watch your students’ love for writing spark. Students can gain confidence through proven storytelling techniques. They can experience how research can be a powerful (and fun) way to use the internet.
Contact Beth Bacon to get on her Winter-Spring 2025 schedule for school visits, via Zoom and in person. Let’s inspire the next generation of writers together.
Schedule a memorable event with Beth Bacon.
Beth Bacon’s lively storytelling and student engagement brings joy to students, library-goers, bookstore visitors, museum enthusiasts, and community members. Invite Beth Bacon to present to your students and ignite a lifelong love for books.
About Beth Bacon's Events: Fun, Educational, Memorable
St. Charles, MO
Grades 3-6 learned about primary research with The Panda Cub Swap.
Bainbridge Island, WA
Grades K-5 assembled for. morning of learning and fun with The Panda Cub Swap.
Auburn, AL
Third graders at the Auburn Library learn about story structure.
St, Louis, MO
Coloring pages from The Family Santa Almost Forgot.
Choose from a range of books & topics
Alphabuddies: G Is First
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Alphabet Awareness
Panda Cub Swap
- Writing & Research
- Non-Fiction STEM
- Pandas!
I Hate Reading
- Reluctant Readers
What is a Story? - Humor!
Family Santa Almost Forgot
- Resiliance
- Poetry – Holiday Theme
Gallery of Beth Bacon's Events
Tower Grove Pride
Resisting banned books at Tower Grove Pride
St. Louis, MO
Grandmother event at Missouri History Museum.
St. Louis, MO
Celebrating the Birthday of Betty’s Books comics store.
Escuela Primaria Dario
Grade 1 students read the Spanish Espaco Blanco.
St. Louis, MO
Summer camp at the Arch, a camper enjoying I Hate Reading.
WashU in St. Louis
Beth talks to grad students in graphic design at Wash U.
Missouri History Museum
Reading The Grandmother Effect at a Family Event
Bellville, IL
Career Day reading at West Jr High in Bellville, IL.
Linden, WA
Visiting 2nd Graders at Vossbek Elementary
Gateway Arch Nat'l Park
Summer Camp at Gateway Arch National Park
MASL Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) conference.
Bath, England UK
Checking out bookstores in the UK.
Bainbridge Island, WA
Commodore Options School
Kalama Public Library
With authors at storytime
Past Events
November 25 River Bend Elementary, Parkway School District, School Presentation
November 21 Guest Lectures at Washington University: Covid-19 Helpers and I Hate Reading
November 14 Storytelling Festival: Voices of America Missouri History Museum 5:00 pm CT
October 12 Betty’s Books Third Anniversary of Betty’s Books
September 2, September 6. Storytelling in the Museum: Grandparent’s Day. History Clubhouse at Missouri History Museum 10:30am – 11:00am Central Time
July 11 – 22 GA at Vermont College of Fine Arts Writing for Children and Young Adults
July 31 Missouri History Museum, The Grandmother Effect, book event
August 13 Oasis Tutoring, webinar book event
August 31 St. Louis Public Library, Buder Library, Authors In Your Backyard
September 2 Missouri History Museum, The Grandmother Effect, book event
September 6 Missouri History Museum, The Grandmother Effect, book event
2024 Past Events - Winter & Spring
Jan 9 – Feb 1 Colby College “Creativity In Theory and Practice”
Jan 23 at 7:00PM ET Writers’ Studio: Collaborating On Your Next Book Baltimore County Public Library, FREE via Zoom
Feb 7 World Read Aloud Day via Zoom. Readings in: CT, NY, TX, IL, MD, HI and more!
Feb 13, 14, 15 Auburn Public Library, Auburn AL
Feb 13 Maret School, Washington, DC
Feb 24, 1:30-4PM CT Make Your Own Zine (for kids), St. Louis Artists’ Guild
Feb 27 Discovery Elementary, St. Charles, MO
Feb 29 SCBWI KS/MO “Writing Graphic Novels” zoom talk
March 2, 2-4 PM CT How to Get Published: 3 Paths to your Dream of Publication, St. Louis Artists’ Guild
March 9 1:30-4PM CT Write your Artist Statement, St, Louis Artists’ Guild
March 15 Illinois Reading Council Presentation “A Child-Centered Approach to Reluctanat Readers”
March 22 Sam Fox Picture Book Club at Washington University in St. Louis
March 27Bellevillle, IL West Jr. High
March 28Kipp Inspire Academy, St. Louis, MO
April 13, 3:00-4:40 CT Picture Books from Idea to Publication, Book Launch And Panel, St. Louis Artists’ Guild
April 15 MASL Missouri Assoc Of School Librarians Author panel
April 24 SCBWI-WWA “Writing A Spectrum of Abilities” zoom talk
April 27 Left Bank Books, Independent Bookstore Day. Saint Louis, MO
May 24 Commodore Options School, Bainbridge Island, WA
No time for an in-person event? Try an activity!
Make your own zine
Learn how to make a mini zine with one piece of paper.
The Worst Book Ever
A "bad" book enlists its readers in a quest to be banned from the library.
Blank Space
What's your favorite part of any book? One student answers honestly: The blank space!
COVID-19 HELPERS
This book helps children understand the Covid-19 pandemic. Download ebook here.